Does "I'm Not Racist" help in solving the disconnection between black and white people in the U.S?

1. yes/kind of

1.1. Joyner Lucas - I’m Not Racist: An Appreciation and Critique by Ameen Hudsen Joyner Lucas - I’m Not Racist: An Appreciation and Critique - The Witness

1.1.1. In this article, the author critiques the song about it's accuracy, but states that it gives an obvious caricature of an honest conversation about race and was able to spark a conversation about racial tensions in America.

1.2. MYSONNE’S REASON FOR REMIXING “I’M NOT RACIST”By Paul Brandeis Raushenbush Mysonne's Reason For Remixing "I'm Not Racist" - Auburn Seminary

1.2.1. In this interview, the rapper and racial justice activist Mysonne talks about why he remixed the song "I'm not racist". He states that the defenses of the black guy weren't strong enough. Although, he is a big fan of Joyner Lucas and praises him for giving a platform/opportunity to create conversation about this topic.

1.3. Joyner Lucas “I’m Not Racist” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified Joyner Lucas "I'm Not Racist" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

1.3.1. In this youtube video, Joyner Lucas himself goes through the verses in his songs and explains the reasoning behind it. This can help explain why he talks about the disconnection between white and black people. He states that his intention was to have a resolution and have people open thier minds.

2. no

2.1. UNDERSTANDING EFFECTIVE SOCIAL JUSTICE PEDAGOGY THROUGH JOYNER LUCAS’ “I’M NOT RACIST” by Jared Chadwick https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jared_Chadwick/publication/332973748_UDERSTANDING_EFFECTIVE_SOCIAL_JUSTICE_PEDAGOGY/links/5cd472d492851c4eab8f8321/UDERSTANDING-EFFECTIVE-SOCIAL-JUSTICE-PEDAGOGY

2.1.1. In this paper, the author talks about social justice pedagogy and how Joyner Lucas contributes to the topic of socially constructed racism and creates an unrealistic portrayal of oppressed groups in America. This can help explain how the song can be ineffective at solving the issue and create more controversy.

2.2. The Problem(s) with Joyner Lucas’ ‘I’m Not Racist,’ Explained by Damon Young The Problem(s) With Joyner Lucas’ ‘I’m Not Racist,’ Explained

2.2.1. In this article, the author talks about the rebuttals used by the white and black people in the video and explains why the black persons’ rebuttals were weak and does not actually defend the black race. This can also help explain why Joyners’ reasoning for the disconnection is wrong.

2.3. Joyner Lucas' “I’m Not Racist” Isn't Controversial, It's Offensive by Hershal Pandya Joyner Lucas' “I’m Not Racist” Isn't Controversial, It's Offensive

2.3.1. In this article , the author that the song is no different than arguments on the internet and and acts like these topics aren't already being discussed.